The Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) is pleased to announce an opportunity for students and young professionals (YPs) to share the results of their work and/or academic projects. This is an opportunity to attend the best total water conference in the state, and a great chance to learn about the rapidly evolving water industry through interactions with peers and industry professionals. Interested individuals should complete and return this form.

Applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Originality • Relevance of Topic • Technical Content

Posters should conform to the guidelines indicated on the accompanying guideline document. Information presented on posters can cover a diverse range of topics including:

Source Water Quality

Water Treatment & Distribution

Water Conservation and Reuse

Stormwater Management

Green Infrastructure

Wastewater Collection and Treatment

Biosolids Management

Energy Efficiency

Poster Competition Details
Applications must be received by February 12, 2018.

Selected participants will be notified within two weeks of entry form submittal.

Maximum Poster Size is 48" x 48"

Poster competition will take place on Monday, March 19th from 1:00 - 3:30 pm

Free conference registration for the day for all participants. Includes meals and admission to exhibit hall, Young Professionals Reception and educational seminars.
Limited # of complimentary rooms are available - see form below

Prizes: Winner is entered in the AWWA national poster competition at ACE18, Las Vegas, NV, travel expenses subsidized by ISAWWA. $250 cash prize for second place.

THE FINE PRINT:
The first place poster will be entered in the national AWWA poster competition, which will take place on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Las Vegas, NV Only the presenter(s) who presented the winning poster at the WATERCON2017 conference will be sponsored by ISAWWA to attend the national AWWA conference in Anaheim (absent team members may not take their place). If the presenter(s) are not able to attend the national AWWA conference, the second place poster will be promoted to the first place poster, and the presenter sponsored to attend the national AWWA conference. MORE INFORMATION ON THE ACE18 POSTER SESSION WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER JULY, 2017

If your entry is selected for presentation at WATERCON2018, you will receive a confirmation email within 2 weeks of your submission.

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Area Code *

Phone *

Organization or School *

Address Line 1 *

City *

State *

Zip/Postal Code *

Poster Title *

Poster Dimensions *Maximum poster size is: 48" x 48"

Poster Summary *

Primary Author *

Co-Author(s)

Hotel Room Request

Illinois Section AWWA will also provide one room night for contestants during the conference with double occupancy. If you need to have a room provided for you, please contact the ISAWWA Executive Director . The Illinois Section will pay for one nights lodging for every two contestants. Reservation incidentals or no-shows will be the responsibility of the contestants. Limited # of complimentary rooms are available.

Agreement

I understand that I am responsible for the room charges in their entirety if I do not show up and fail to cancel this reservation. If I am staying for more than one night, I understand the Illinois Section AWWA will only pay for one nights lodging. Conference registration for the day of competition is complimentary. You will be automatically registered for Monday’s conference and will be given a free lunch ticket for Monday lunch.